Mr John Wang > Wang Jing & Co > Guangzhou, China > Lawyer Profile
Wang Jing & Co Offices
SUITE 1504, 15/F., BANK OF GUANGZHOU SQUARE, 30 ZHU JIANG EAST ROAD
ZHU JIANG NEW TOWN
GUANG ZHOU
510623
China
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Mr John Wang
Work Department
Shipping / Admiralty / Off-shore Projects / Dispute Resolution / Insurance / International Trade
Position
Executive Managing Partner, Equity Partner
Career
Professional qualifications:
2007 Licensed lawyer
2003 Senior engineer
1998 Licensed A-class Port State Control Officer
Experience:
John’s practice spans shipping, admiralty, banking, insurance and international trading disputes in court, arbitration and mediation proceedings. John acts for foreign and domestic vessel owners and operators, charterers, P&I clubs, hull and machinery underwriters, marine engineering companies, traders and banks, and adopt a practical approach to each client’s needs. He has acted in dozens of significant cases to go before the Supreme Court of the P. R. China, some of which have become leading cases. He has also acquired extensive experience in International Maritime arbitration in London, Singapore and Hong Kong. Before joining Wang Jing & Co. in 2006, John served for the Maritime Safety Administration for over ten years, mainly responsible for monitoring carriage of dangerous goods and pollution prevention, and has participated in the proposed amendment to relevant Chinese law and International Convention.
John has been recognized both by Chambers and Legal 500, and elected as “Talented Lawyer in handling foreign-related disputes” by the National Bar Association of China.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese) and English
Memberships
Member of The Council of China Maritime Law Association
Education
University of Southampton, LLM
Dalian Maritime University, Bachelor of Engineering
Personal
Appointments：
Vice Chairman of Marine Law Research Institute of Law Society of Guangdong Province
Vice Chairman of Guangdong Maritime Law Research Institute
Mediator of Guangzhou International Commercial Mediation Center
Honors/Awards:
1,000 Elite Lawyers on Foreign-Related Matters by National Ministry of Justice
Exceptional International Lawyers of Guangdong
Exceptional International Lawyers of Guangzhou
Nomination Award of Guangzhou Foreign-Related Lawyers by Guangzhou Judicial Bureau and Guangzhou Bar Association
Recognised Practitioner honored by Chambers and Legal 500
John Wang is experienced in representing foreign vessel owners and charterers in litigations. A client emphasizes “his proficiency in English and American law.” He now acts as the firm’s executive managing partner. – Chambers & Partners 2021
John Wang acts as the firm’s executive managing partner. He is experienced in representing foreign vessel owners and charterers in litigations. He operates out of the firm’s Guangzhou office. – Chambers & Partners 2022
Leisure
John’s hobbies include Wuxia tales and science fiction reading, table tennis and swimming.
Lawyer Rankings
China > Regional coverage: Guangdong Province: Guangzhou and Shenzhen
Headquartered in Guangzhou with branches in Shenzhen and beyond, Wang Jing & Co advises clients such as P&I clubs, shipowners, insurance companies, and off-shore corporations, with a strong focus on shipping, marine insurance and other maritime law matters. Managing partner Xiangyong Chen, based in Guangzhou and Shanghai, is a maritime law veteran with expertise in shipping, international trade, and off-shore projects. John Wang’s practice in Guangzhou ranges from shipping and admiralty to banking and international trading disputes.
China > Shipping: PRC firms
(Leading individuals)The maritime and admiralty practice at Wang Jing & Co frequently represents traditional shipping clients, such as P&I clubs, shipowners, and insurance companies, and it has more recently expanded into supporting banking and finance institutions, as well as trading companies. The team has established itself as a go-to within the industry, frequently representing enterprises in arbitration and litigation cases. The team also includes several ocean captains who act as marine consultants, enabling the firm to offer in-depth insights to its clients. Xiangyong Chen utilises his previous experience at COSCO Shipping Corporation to handle complex maritime cases. John Wang acts for foreign and domestic vessel owners in arbitration and mediation proceedings, while Rongcun Li handles insurance, maritime, and admiralty legal affairs. Tianjian-based Zongcui Zou specialises in shipping and off-shore projects, Hui Yuan in Qingdao is an expert in ocean engineering and ship building disputes, and Jun Xu takes charge of shipping in Shanghai. ‘Dynamic lawyer’ Yongli Wang is praised for his enthusiasm and skills in maritime cases.